Johnnya101
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I have never really seen any thread describe the process of refurbishing (heck, even using) the original 8-bit Apple Scanner. Apparently they are pretty rare or uncommon?
This thread aims to change that.
Pictured below is my original Apple Scanner in its yellowed, beat up, and dirty glory after being left out for probably two decades in a shed:
(I hope it works after all this)
To start, first (or I guess you can do this after the following, it doesn't really matter) flip it over and remove the large plastic plate:
Next you can remove this round plastic cover (I don't know exactly why it is here (yet)):
Now, remove the main board by removing the four outer screws and unplugging the three plugs:
(Look, no awful leaking SMD caps!)
NOTE: While removing, DO NOT pull up just yet! You must first unplug this white flat cable:
Now, once that board is removed, you can flip it back over. First, remove the top scanner cover by using two hands, and, using your thumbs, press the two rectangular buttons on each side of the inner bottom of the top cover. Lift up and off:
Now, unscrew the three screws located on the back top, where the cover hinges are. This will release the top section of the scanner. Simply lift the back part, while pushing in the two plastic tabs towards the front of the scan bed on the side of the scanner (If you look through the glass you will see the tabs). Then, lift up and it will release the front three tabs. You won't break or snap any tabs, just be gentle.
And this is what is underneath. You can see the power supply to the side (with more caps...)
This is where part 1 leaves off. My mission is to totally take it apart, clean/disinfect (who knows what's on it), retrobrite, and totally recap everything so it will be reliable and safe to use.
PS: Anyone got a parts keyboard laying around? I have an ADB Cutting Edge keyboard missing a key.
PSS: Here's the Color Onescanner manual that is very similar: https://www.applerepairmanuals.com/the_manuals_are_in_here/Color_OneScanner.pdf
Next up... my Laserwriter NT that will have its rollers resurfaced, recapped, retrobrited, etc.
This thread aims to change that.
Pictured below is my original Apple Scanner in its yellowed, beat up, and dirty glory after being left out for probably two decades in a shed:
(I hope it works after all this)
To start, first (or I guess you can do this after the following, it doesn't really matter) flip it over and remove the large plastic plate:
Next you can remove this round plastic cover (I don't know exactly why it is here (yet)):
Now, remove the main board by removing the four outer screws and unplugging the three plugs:
(Look, no awful leaking SMD caps!)
NOTE: While removing, DO NOT pull up just yet! You must first unplug this white flat cable:
Now, once that board is removed, you can flip it back over. First, remove the top scanner cover by using two hands, and, using your thumbs, press the two rectangular buttons on each side of the inner bottom of the top cover. Lift up and off:
Now, unscrew the three screws located on the back top, where the cover hinges are. This will release the top section of the scanner. Simply lift the back part, while pushing in the two plastic tabs towards the front of the scan bed on the side of the scanner (If you look through the glass you will see the tabs). Then, lift up and it will release the front three tabs. You won't break or snap any tabs, just be gentle.
And this is what is underneath. You can see the power supply to the side (with more caps...)
This is where part 1 leaves off. My mission is to totally take it apart, clean/disinfect (who knows what's on it), retrobrite, and totally recap everything so it will be reliable and safe to use.
PS: Anyone got a parts keyboard laying around? I have an ADB Cutting Edge keyboard missing a key.
PSS: Here's the Color Onescanner manual that is very similar: https://www.applerepairmanuals.com/the_manuals_are_in_here/Color_OneScanner.pdf
Next up... my Laserwriter NT that will have its rollers resurfaced, recapped, retrobrited, etc.